Maritime Drilling Systems

Competitive supplier of spare parts to the offshore drilling industry,

We are an innovative engineering firm specialising in heave compensation and drilling equipment systems for the offshore oil industry. Our industry leading engineering team have built a reputation as a trusted and preferred business partner with our long term customers.

We provide servicing, upgrade, repair and life-extension solutions for drilling equipment. Our training department offers courses and seminars specialising in the area of compensating systems and we have a highly experienced pool of engineering personnel available for short or long-term deployment.

We are a forward looking company with a focus on providing technically superior and cost effective Lean Solutions for our customers. Our combination of experience and innovation provides our customers with the best possible foundation for efficient and effective growth.

Our personnel have over 20 years first-hand experience in the offshore oil drilling industry.

NEWS UPDATE

We are very proud to announce that after months of hard work, MDS is certified to the latest ISO 9001:2015 standard. Read more here.

Maritime Drilling Systems

Innovative Engineering

We are an innovative engineering firm specialising in heave compensation and drilling equipment systems for the offshore oil industry.

We provide servicing, upgrade, repair and life-extension solutions for drilling equipment.

Our training department offers courses and seminars specialising in the area of compensating systems and we have a highly experienced pool of engineering personnel available for short or long-term deployment (20+ years experience).

Our solutions are technically superior and cost effective and our combination of experience and innovation provides our customers with the best possible foundation for efficient and effective growth.

Upgrade solutions for existing compensation systems

Maritime Drilling Systems are able to provide a range of upgrade and replacement options for existing compensating systems. Our solutions are reliable, fully tested and cost effective, providing the benefits of modern systems for a fraction of the price and with short installation times.

Isolation valves (overhaul and new)
Anti-recoil valves
AHC valve blocks

Tension cylinder
overhaul

Our facility is equipped to perform overhaul of large cylinders (MRT, GLT, PLT etc.) We can deliver Chrome, HVF and laser welded Incornel® 625 coatings and our unique state-of-the-art honing bench is specially developed for honing cylinder housings and accumulators. We also have competent personnel available for disassembly and assembly offshore.

Welded overlay on rod using modified Inconel® 625 nickel-chromium alloy etc
Thermal spray coatings
Specialist in low friction seal packing boxes
Honing and refurbishing of accumulator shell
Function and pressure testing
Painting

Servicing, support
and repair

Our team of fully qualified and experienced engineers are ready to provide first class servicing, support and repair of compensation and drilling systems both onshore and offshore.

24/7- technical support
Fully qualified and experienced team always available
Certified to the latest standards
20 years experience
Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and software engineering
Control systems - design, building and commisioning of on and offshore installations

Comprehensive Range of Services

Maritime Drilling Systems provide a comprehensive range of services to the offshore drilling industry. We strive to provide the best possible solutions for our customers in everything we do. Read more about some of the services we offer here.

On-site repair
specialist

Maritime Drilling Systems specialise in on-site main shaft repair of drilling machines. Our experienced engineers can provide the support needed to get your systems back in operation as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Preservation solutions for drilling equipment

We provide long term preservation solutions which ensure your drilling equipment stays fit for purpose during lay-up and make sure there is a low cost in getting the equipment up and running again when it goes back in to service.

Re-classification
services

We have dedicated personnel for planning and preparation for 5-yearly re-classification. From stand alone to entire rig, we support the SPS planning process and can follow up in all phases of the project (in association with NATG).

Crane
services

Offshore crane repair services. Repair of hydraulic motors, pumps, load blocks, headache balls etc. Winch repairs and reconditioning (Braden & Ingersoll Rand and EBI). Winch certification.

Spare parts
sales

We are able to provide quality replacement parts as required and at competitive prices. We provide expert advice to help you find the most cost effective solution.

Seminars and
training

Our training department offers courses and seminars from leading experts specialising in the area of compensating systems and tailored to meet your company's needs.

Service

Our service department are ready to serve both new and existing clients. We have service personnel for all types of drilling equipment and motion compensators. With more than 20 years of experience, our personnel are highly trained within the fields of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and software engineering. Our service engineers and electricians are fully certified.

Control systems

We have over 20 years experience with drilling control systems, supporting and producing automation, machine control and electrical systems. Our expertise includes HMI systems, radio controllers, operator chairs and full PLC control system packages. We provide electro installation on/offshore including design, building and commissioning.

Personnel Deployment

Our personnel department have a pool of highly qualified and experienced engineers available for short or long term contract (SPS/Yardstay). We are able to provide experts in electrical systems and software as well as hydraulic and mechanical systems.